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New this year, Iowa Games is partnering with the Cornhusker State Games to host this event at Carter Lake. Carter Lake is unique in that it’s Iowa territory that sits on the Nebraska border. Iowa participants will not only be competing against other Iowa rowers but against Nebraska rowers as well. This is sure to be an exciting event with some friendly state rivalry!

There will be 1,000 and 2,000 meter sprints. There is no limit to the number of events one may enter as long as the race schedule is not disrupted.

Recreation – Defined by the size of the boat. It is a single boat that is wider and shorter than a competitive shell.
Novice sweep rower – A sweep rower who has been rowing less than 12 months.
Novice sculler – A sculler who’s first competition as a sculler has been within the last 12 months.
Junior – A rower under the age of 19, or graduation in 2018 from high school.
Master – A rower who is age 18 years or older as of December 31, 2017. Masters races will be handicapped by age.

Rules

United States Rowing Association rules of racing apply.

*Mixed boats may have 50/50 women to men ratios, or more women than men.

Age Determining Date

December 31, 2018

Events/Boat Assignments

NEW this year, we will be using Regatta Central to register for the event. Please watch deadlines carefully on Regata Central.

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a cotton T-shirt. Pre-registered athletes have the option to upgrade to a dri-fit for an additional $10. T-shirts will be available at your venue.

Iowa participants will receive an Iowa Games T-shirt. Nebraska participants will receive a Cornhusker State Games T-Shirt. Participants will have the option to purchase the other states’ shirt at the time of registration.

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Medals for first, second and third. Medals will be given out on Saturday at 4:00 pm.